Description : JOB DESCRIPTION
Hybrid Schedule. Onsite Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Remote Monday and Friday.
Must be open to work M-F :
9am-6pm
8am-5pm
or
7am-4pm
Interview : In person interview
Ideal candidate (Manager comments) :
- Able to multitask
- Professional on the phone
- Able to limit distractions
- Previous customer service experience (phone or in person)
- Good computer skills
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Customer Associate is the first point of contact to address our customer needs and creates solutions in the best interest of our customers and Company. This position engages and collaborates with external customers and internal partners to make Company the supplier of choice. The Customer Associate is a team player, adaptable to change, and is an active learner who seeks out and learns market trends and behaviors. This role is part of Customer Operations within the Supply Chain Team.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Service our Customers
Deliver consistent service to our customersMaximize every opportunity to sell to the customerTake proactive actions to meet customer needs and concerns creating win / win solutionsEnter orders accuratelyDevelop close relationships with our customers and understand what it takes to ensure their successDevelop customer trust by consistently following through on actions and operating with integrityLeverage relationships to obtain outside-in market insightsLeverage product training opportunitiesOperate in a Waste Free Environment
Effectively use Lean Sigma methodology and tools (standard work) to support a waste free environmentIdentify and take action to eliminate non-value added activities within day to day operationsIdentify opportunities for, develop, maintain and execute Standard WorkUnderstand and promote the use of customer tools and technologyLive the Safety stand, adhere to the safety responsibilities
Implement a personal safety action plan and review with leaderAdhere to the Company safety policies at all timesJOB REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
High school degree, Associates or Bachelor s degree preferredEXPERIENCE :
SAP experience desiredPrevious experience in an ever-changing, fast-paced customer service environmentPrevious experience creating solutions in the best interest of the company and the customerKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :
Fluency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)Knowledge of building materials industry preferredSupply Chain knowledgeStrong oral & written communication and listening skillsSupportive and adaptive to a change management initiatives